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Konner R. Ernest was a restaurant manager

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 14, 2025

Konner R. Ernest, age 30, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Thursday, March 13, 2025. 

On July 2, 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana Konner was born to the late Sherri Lynn (Long) Cullivan. 

He is survived by his grandmother, Doris “Dodie” Long; niece, Bella Cullivan; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. 

Konner worked as a manager in the restaurant industry. 

It was his wish to be cremated. Services will be held at a later date.    

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Dept. of Taxation announces increase for county vendor fees

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 14, 2025

The Ohio Department of Taxation has announced that, effective April 9, 2025, in accordance with the passage of HB 366, to support the Organized Crime Commission Fund, the fee associated with new vendor’s license applications will increase from twenty-five ($25) dollars to fifty ($50) dollars.

This includes county vendor’s and transient vendor’s licenses.

Ohio Department of Taxation bulletin 03/14/2025 09:30 AM EDT

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Aaron R. Heffner served in the U.S. Air Force

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 14, 2025

Aaron R. Heffner, age 83, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on August 15, 1941 in Glendale, California to the late Harold and Gertrude (Stager) Heffner.  On May 4, 1968 Aaron married Connie Smith and she survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are his two children: Amy Heffner and Jeremy (Angie) Heffner all of Lima; four grandchildren: Taylor (Riley) Karhoff, Olivia Heffner, Devyn Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins; and a sister, Marian Sprague. 

He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Heffner; and sister, Gloria Heffner. 

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Ada Barnyard Farmers 4-H report for March 2025

Posted by Staff on Friday, March 14, 2025

By Luis Franco Rangel, 3rd grade – Ada Barnyard Farmers

The 2025 4-H season started. Ada Barnyard Farmers went to the bowling alley for a kickoff party. The whole 4-H group had pizza, we enjoyed bowling and playing in the arcade.

In our first meeting, we had elections. The current officers are:

President: Sam Santillanez
Vice President: Mariah Franco Rangel
Secretary: Maverick Hughes
Treasurer: Dallas Willson
Reporter: Luis Franco Rangel
Photographer: Waylon Clemos
Health: Jordon Hall
Safety: Tucker Hazelton
Recreation: Lily Reins and Kendal Fisher

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Bingo with Officer Penny, March 18

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, March 14, 2025

Feeling lucky? Try your luck at Bingo night, 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18 at Ada Public Library. Office Penny of the Ada Police Department is the caller.

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April A. Franklin was a nurse

Posted by Staff on Thursday, March 13, 2025

April A. Franklin, age 68, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on April 10, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the J. Larry and J. Carol (Graham) Klingler. 

April is survived by her daughter, Jodi (Larry) Bontempo; three grandchildren; and four siblings: James (Carla) Klingler of Lima, Todd (Melissa) Klingler of Ada, Joyce (Michael) Fledderjohann of Lima and Erin (Jason) Lehman of Ada. 

April was retired from Grossmont Hospital in San Diego, California where she worked as a nurse. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada. 

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